Chicago, IL
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2015-16
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
0 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
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How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
10 out of 10
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How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
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What are your general comments?
Don't be nervous about your Rush interview - if you know yourself and know what Rush stands for, you will be fine. They told us during the interview that they are just trying to make sure that you are who you represented yourself to be on your application, so as long as you are true to yourself you'll do great :)
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?
How did you prepare for the interview?
I practiced talking about myself and my resume.
What impressed you positively?
The students seemed very happy with the school and the administration. I was told that the faculty is very supportive and this was the impression I received from interacting with faculty during the day. Many of the students are very actively engaged in extracurriulars (community service is big at Rush). The other students interviewing also seemed fun, friendly, and laid back. Also, the facilities are beautiful (the hospital is brand new and they are building more new facilities). Another positive is that I didn't realize that many students actually live in downtown Chicago!
What impressed you negatively?
The website is poorly organized and is not representative of the materials and resources I received the actual day of the interview.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I wish I had known that I wouldn't be asked any tough questions about the healthcare industry or ethics! I was worried about this, and at least for my interview, I wasn't asked any questions on these topics. Note that this was just my personal experience.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
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What is your ranking of this school's location?
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How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
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What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Update your website with relevant information. It is hard to find information on the current website about programs.
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
Out of state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
4-6 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$301-$400
What airport did you fly into?
O'Hare
Where did you stay?
With students at the school
How would you rate the hotel?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
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